Defense plans unfold for Evans in Minne murder case
Friends of William Evans and defendants Verblest Paul Lohrman William Carlson and Herman Blohm prepare a defense after the fatal St Louis street saloon beating of Charles Minne. Evans claims self defense while relatives hire Chamberlain of Davenport as lead counsel. Evidence shows no weapon by Minne and possible mistaken identity as Evans sought Verblest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verblest
Evans
Mr. Chamberlain
Davenport
Postmaster at East Moline Faces Removal Demand
Journal reports that East Moline postmaster sought resignation but delayed it after a petition from the three largest factories urged his removal. Signers included nonresidents and some believed they backed a saloon. A DR I work train crew is alleged to have signed as well.
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East Moline
Uncle Sam
New York Store Opens Millinery Display This Week
The New York Store unveils a grand display of new fall millinery styles this week starting Monday. Souvenirs will be given to visitors and all are invited to attend the opening events.
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New York
Olive Sextet to Perform at Swedish Olive Hall Saturday
The Olive Sextet presents a concert at Swedish Olive Hall on Saturday evening October 5. Members include Emil Johnson Hugo Vesteen first tenors Albin H Anderson Gustaf Starck Emil Peterson second bass Adolf Ericson first bass Greaf Starck director. Programs feature Overture Whispering Flowers Elan Jacobs orchestral works Mona Annie Laurie Restless Sea and more with violin solos and duets. Admission 35 cents.
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Olive Sextet
Swedish Olive Hall
Emil Johnson
Hugo Vesteen
Albin H. Anderson
Gustaf Starck
Emil Peterson
Adolf Ericson
Greaf Starck
Whispering Flowers
Elon Jacobson
Orphel Driugar
Bellman Olive Bexter
Martha
Adolf Ericagn Bags
Moscow
Streseece Cooes
Paul Rodney Gustaf Starck
O' Restless
Blacksmith Injured by Falling Iron at Moline Plant
J A Gustafson a blacksmith at the Moline Plow Company was wounded when a piece of iron dropped on him from above by a helper. The iron struck the chest causing a two inch wound. Dr Arp treated him and he was moved to his home on 11th street and 5th avenue Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gustafson
Moline Plow Company
Gustafson
Dr Arp
L1th Street
5Th Avenue
Boarders accuse fellow tenant of theft and release
George Lyfolph and Peter Chapple testified they lent John Fitzgerald property and cash including a $4.85 watch razor and $4.76. Fitzgerald was arrested in Davenport and brought to Moline but dismissed on their evidence. Attorneys Ingelton and Williams defended him. A separate Oscar Carlson case for robbing Gust Hoffstedt was also dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lyfolph
Peter Chapple
Ed Jones
12Th Street
John Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Davenport
Moline
Justice Mapes
Oscar Carlson
Squire
Gust Hoffstedt
Bert Barber
Hoffstedt
Moline Banquet Set by Business Men's Association
The Moline Business Men's Association plans its annual banquet at the Richelieu Cafe Tuesday evening with strong ticket demand. Prof. Zueblin will lecture on the relation of art to life, aligning with the event theme. First Baptist Church hosts a talk Friday night October 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Business Men's Association
Richelieu Cafe
Everning
Prof. Zueblin
First Baptist Church
Davenport child dies after nature healer treatment
Wilhelmina Raabe a Davenport child died after treatment by Dr Henry Carstens claimed to have a Rock Island office. The girl daughter of Henry Raabe suffered diphtheria and died despite physicians being summoned at the last moment. Charges against Carstens will probably follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Raabe
Davenport
Henry Carstens
Rock Island
Henry Raabe
Carstens
Schlotfeldt and Wiese Open New Millinery Store
Schlotfeldt and Wiese announce their annual opening of full millinery on Wednesday and Thursday, October 2 and 3, at their new store on 6th Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets. They expect to offer fine and attractive hats and will give a souvenir to each caller during the two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlotfeldt & Wiese
6Th Avenue
16Th Strets
Mawthorn Sewer and Local Divorces Reported
Mawthorn sewer laid eighteen inches under Hawthorn from the YMCA to the city drain. Mrs Clarissa Robinson, Rock Island vocalist, won a desertion divorce. Corinth Curtiss of this city also granted a desertion divorce from Jennie D Curtiss with W J Entrikin as attorney.
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Mawthorn
Hawthorne
Clarissa, Robinson
Spencer Robinson
Rock Island
Pcurtios
Corinth Curtiss
Jennie D. Curtiss
W. J. Entrikin
Mr. Curtiss
United Brewing Builds New Chicago Plant for Moline Trade
The United Brewing Companies of Chicago rapidly completes a new brick building at 2d Avenue and 17th Street to serve as a retail store and distributing house for Moline trade. It features cold storage and modern conveniences and marks a substantial county investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brewing Companies of Chicago
2D Avenue
17Th Street
Moline
Rock Island County
Camelle VanMulen Denies Hiding Edm Verbiest
VanMulen denies aiding Verbiest and says Verbiest did not see him after the fight until surrender. Officer in Rock Island arrests 14-year-old William Akers of Streator for running away. Akers says he and a partner planned to head to St Louis, while Calvin Wright was rounded up later that night.
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Camelle VanMulen
Pst
Rock Island
William Akers
Aker
St. Louis
Calvin Wright
Divorce proceedings begun by Mrs Clara Forsberg
Mrs Clara G Forsberg through her attorneys Ingelson Williams filed for divorce from Charles Forsberg. The bill of complaint was entered in Circuit Clerk Gambles office and accuses Forsberg of cruelty.
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Clara G. Forsberg
Ingelson & Williams
Charles Forsberg
Forsberg
Witit.cruetty
Clearing out odd pairs at the Leader Rock Island
At the Leader opposite per House Rock Island a sale offers dark tar- or hagid black shoes once priced 2.50 now 1.00. Most sizes remain. Tan and black welts and turned shoes once priced 2.75 and 3.60 go at 1.50. Manager Cc TRENT announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Rock Island
Cc Trent
Fire damages Rock Island Club saloon. annex burns
A gasoline stove exploded at noon Friday in the second story of the Club saloon building on 18th street Rock Island. Robert Shannon ran an annex to the saloon Beefsteak. Keleman tried to smother the flames and his left hand and arm were badly burned. Several rooms were scorched before the fire department extinguished the flames. Total loss about 300 dollars.
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Club
18Th Street
Rock Island
Robert Shannon
Beefsteak
Kankakee Eyes Sanitarium Bargain In Davenport Offer
Kankakee offers 29 acres of land and 6000 dollars to the Battle Creek sanitarium to locate in Davenport. The facility may decide by spring whether to accept the site, with Davenport advertising favorable terms and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Battle Creek
Mueller's fine new building in Moline for Pabst agent
John H. Mueller, noted equ ar desler and Pabst agent, moves to a new 25 by 56 foot brick building at 16th street and 2d avenue. The structure includes a basement bottle storage, cold storage, and a ground floor retail area with oak fixtures. The second floor houses a cozy flat occupied by Mueller and his son William.
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John H. Mueller
Equar Desler
Pabst Brewing Company
16Th Street
2D Avenue
Mueller
Moline
Dunn Block
Mr. Mueller
St. Louis
Soldier Henry W. Erickson to be given martial funeral
The U S Army has announced the remains of Private Henry W. Erickson of Company A 19th Infantry, shipped from San Francisco, were received in Riverside. He died near Manila while escorting a wagon train. his grave was unmarked in Manila but will be honored with full military rites upon arrival and burial in Riverside Cemetery.
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Henry W. Erickson
L. J. Erickson
18Th Street
Philippines
Moline
Company A
19Th Infantry
Wells Fargo Express Company
San Francisco
Manila
Long
Erickson
Riverside Cemetery
Rally Day Program at United Presbyterian Church
Rally Day is observed at the United Presbyterian Church with opening exercises and music. Rev. W J Golden gives the talk on the purpose of Rally Day, and S H Montgomery discusses Gifts of October November and December. The program includes responsive readings, secretary's report, roll-call, enrollment of new pupils, primary class exercises, and Mind Pictures by Misa and W J Golden.
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United Presbyterian Church
W. J. Golden
S. H. Montgomery
Jehovah
Misa
W J Golden
Mary Wiedenman obituary in Rock Island
Mrs Mary Wiedenman widow of Louis Wiedenman died this morning at her brother Chris Mitch 2601 28th street Rock Island from lung trouble born in Germany 1839 came to America 1869 married 1872 she leaves two sons C L Weidenman Rock Island and Chris Colorado one brother in Rock Island and one in Germany funeral at 2 pm tomorrow from L Wiedenman 480 1fth avenue Rev Mennicke to officiate Also note of George Wienel funeral in Galesburg and Ruffing family at Wells Minnesota for Mia Ruffing death Friday
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Mary Wiedenman
Louis Wiedenman
Chris Mitch
28Th Street
Rock Island
Germany
America
Wiedenman
C L. Weidenman
Chris
Colorado
L. Wiedenman
Rev Mennicke
Mayer's Window Displays New Men Suits
New men’s suits arrive at Mayer's with up to date styles shown in the window. Customers are invited to step inside to view the rest of the collection and pick out preferred options.
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Mayer's
Mayer
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Withach Evans
Minne
Carlson
Lohrman
Blohm
Veces Adame
Gluntar
Wennerberg
Albin
Rh Anderson
Concerto
B. Mendelson
Lapitz & Baldeck
Brady Street
India
Nation Specials
Divorce
Shoe Bargaina
Lambert
Toggery
Second Ave
Rock Island, Ili
Mueller's Fine
New Quarters
New Place
Ience
Presbyterian Church
Ruffing
John Tiedeman
George
Wells
Minn
Mia Ruffing
Brussels
Smyrnas
Loptien Sik Cash Grocers 3d
Market Square
Johnson
Fifth Avenue
Tri-Cities
Grindley
John Swanson
Swedish Lutheran Church
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